AP ICET Cut off 2025 (Expected): Qualifying Marks, Cut Off Score & Closing Rank Trends

Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2025 ( APICET )

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Updated on Jun 18, 2025 14:22 IST

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AP ICET 2025 cutoff is 25% of total marks (50 out of 200) to qualify for counselling rounds. Accepting colleges releases the AP ICET 2025 cutoff based on the ICET ranks obtained by the candidates. AP ICET cutoff refers to the minimum marks/rank required by the candidates to qualify for admission to the institute they desire to attend. Candidates meeting the AP ICET 2025 cutoff criteria will have to appear for the counselling process.

APSCHE will release the AP ICET 2025 counselling schedule soon. It is expected that AP ICET counselling 2025 will commence in second week of July 2025. AP ICET result 2025 was declared at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. This year, Authorities recorded the attendance of approximately 91% of candidates who appeared for the AP ICET 2025 exam. As per the statistics, 32 719 candidates qualified for the exam out of the 34,131 candidates.

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Q:   When is APICET cutoff released?
A: 

Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff is released after the results are announced. AP ICET accepting colleges releases the list of score and ranks applicable for admissions to the MBA/MCA programme during the counselling process. On the basis of the preferences enetered by the candidates during the AP ICET counselling registration process and AP ICET rank, candidates are allotted the colleges. Candidates can choose to freeze or move to further counselling rounds. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 counselling dates will be announced after the declaration of results. Candidates must ensure to complete  the AP ICET 2025 counselling registration process to appear for counselling rounds.

Based on the scores and ranks obtained  by the candidates, they can know their probable chances on getting into desired institute by checking the expected ranks and cutoff for AP ICET 2025 here- AP ICET rank wise college list

Q:   I have got 301 rank in ICET. Can I get a seat in Andhra University?
A: 
Yes, Of course you can, just apply and go for counselling with proper identification documents and all the necessary and required information carrying papers / documents required for counselling. It is an exam for Andhra Pradesh colleges for MBA and other courses. And, moreover it depends on what kind of caste or reservation you have. So, if you have at least 1-200 rank for OC for opting Andhra University. If you are not OC, you might have luck on your side while counselling. Maybe, you can get a seat. But, one thing is for sure, if you go for Andhra University, you'll get seat in top ten colleges.
Q:   How are ranks assigned in Andhra Pradesh ICET?
A: 

Ranks in Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 are assigned based on the marks obtained by candidates in APICET 2025 exam. The ranks are assigned as:

  • The actual score (including decimal value) is considered while assigning ranks.
  • However, in the rank card, marks will be rounded off and shown up to two decimal places.
Q:   What is the qualifying score for APICET?
A: 
Andhra Pradesh ICET qualifying score refers to minimum marks required to pass the examination. Candidates meeting the qualifying criteria will be able to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling process. As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET qualifying criteria candidates who will secure 25% that is 50 out of 200 hall be eligible for assigning rank on the basis of merit. Whereas, candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories have no prescribed qualifying criteria. Qualifying the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam does not guarantee admission to desired programme. Candidates must appear for the counselling process for applied institutes. On the basis of the rank obatined by the candidates, college will be alloted.
Table of content
  • AP ICET 2025 Cut Off (Expected)
  • APICET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • AP ICET Closing Ranks
  • Factors Determining AP ICET Cutoff 2025
  • AP ICET 2025 Merit List- Tie Breaking
  • AP ICET Exam Statistics 2025
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AP ICET 2025 Cut Off (Expected)

AP ICET 2025 cut off will be released by accepting colleges in form of rank. Check the table below to know the AP ICET 2025 cut off (expected):

Marks 

Expected AP ICET ranks

198 – 171

1 to 10 

170 – 161

31 to 70 

160 – 151

71 to 100 

150 – 141

101 to 200 

140 – 131

201 to 350 

130 – 121

351 to 500 

120 – 111

501 to 1000

110 – 91

1001 to 1500 

90 – 81

1501 to 3000 

80 – 71

3001 to 10000 

70 – 61

10001 to 25000

60 – 51

25001 and above

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Q:   How can I register for APICET counselling?
A: 

AP ICET counselling registration 2025 will commence in July 2025. Candidates ranking from first to last were eligible to appear for the AP ICET counselling process. To appear for the counselling process, candidates must ensure to have registered online. AP ICET 2025 counselling process will be conducted in online mode. Candidates are advised to keep the following documents ready before AP ICET counselling registration:

  • AP ICET hall ticket 2025
  • APICET rank card 2025
  • Transfer Certificate(T.C)
  • Degree marks memos/consolidated marks memo
  • Degree provisional certificate
  • Intermediate marks memo/Diploma marks memo
  • S.S.certificate or equivalent Marks memo
  • Study Certificates from Class IX to Degree
  • Residence Certificate (in case where the candidate has no institutionalised education) in respect of Private candidates of AP state.
  • Residence certificate of either of the parent in AP for 10 years excluding the period of employment outside Andhra Pradesh from the competent authority in respect to f Non-Local Candidates.
  • Latest valid Income Certificate or Ration Card issued by the competent authority containing the name of the candidate
  • Caste Certificate issued by a competent authority in respect to SC/ST/BC
  • Economically weaker section(EWS)certificate if applicable
  • Local status certificate if applicable i.e., a candidate who migrates to any part of the state of Andhra Pradesh from the state of Telangana within a period of Seven years from the 2nd day of June, 2015 shall be regarded as the local candidate in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

After keeping the above documents ready, follow the steps below to register for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling

Step 1: Register at the official website by entering the following details:

  • ICET hall ticket number 
  • Date of birth Click on tab 'submit' 

Step 2: Screen will now display the candidate's details and the system will validate the certificates

Step 3: Uploaded documents will be sent to Verification Officer

Step 4: Pay the registration fee.

Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process?
A: 
Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process ensures that candidates are neither advantages nor disadvantaged as per the difficulty level of the examination across the four sessions of the exam. The normalization process is implemented to normalize the scores and rank the candidates for the exams across all the sessions at a competitive scale. As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process, the marks of the easier session may be reduced marginally and the marks of the difficulty session will be increased depending on the average performance of the candidates. In case, there is no much difference in the average of the four-sessions, there will be no change in the normalization marks. Read more about the Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process here (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/ap-icet-normalization-process-blogId-120247). .
Q:   When will the APICET counselling begin? Who is eligible to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling?
A: 

Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling dates 2025 will be released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The AP ICET counselling registration 2025 for first phase will commence tentatively in first week of July 2025. AP ICET 2025 results have been announced on May 20. Candidates ranking from first to last will be able to attend the AP ICET 2025 counselling process. Candidates must ensure to keep the documents ready for the verification process. Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling process consists of the following stages:

Stage 1: Candidate registration for counselling

Stage 2: Payment of counselling application fee 

Stag 3: Certificate verification

Stage 4: Certificate re-upload (if applicable)

Stage 5: Enter the web options

Stage 6: Seat allotment on the basis of rank obtained and web options

Stage 7: Provisional seat allotment letter

Stage 8: Self reporting

Stage 9: Admission into allotted college.

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APICET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of APICET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
10 Jul ' 25 - 14 Jul ' 25

AP ICET 2025 Counselling Registration

13 Jul ' 25 - 16 Jul ' 25

AP ICET 2025 Counselling-Web Options

DatesPast Exam Dates
20 May ' 25

AP ICET 2025 Result

10 May ' 25 - 12 May ' 25

AP ICET 2025 Preliminary Answer Key

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AP ICET Closing Ranks

Candidates seeking admission to MBA program of state colleges can check the table below to know the AP ICET closing rabk for top colleges:

Institute name

Male General Category R1-GN-HS

Female General Category R1-GN-HS-F

Dr B R Ambedkar University

628

2032

Adikavi Nannaya University College Of Arts And Commerce

731

5338

AU Colleges Of Arts And Commerce

862

514

Sri Venkateswara College Of Engineering

862

514

JNTU School Of Management Studies Self-Finance

1820

1434

JNTU College Of Engineering Self Finance

6276

2259

Adikavi Nannaya University MSN Campus

9732

9787

Adikavi Nannaya University Campus

13606

10371

Sri Krishnadevaraya University

13963

20275

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Self-Finance

16481

39036

JNTUA School Of Management Studies Self-Finance

20144

22369

Vignan's Institute of Information Technology

32503

28041

Vignan Degree College

42448

41655

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Factors Determining AP ICET Cutoff 2025

AP ICET cutoff is released based on the following parameters:

  • Total number of candidates who appeared for the AP ICET 2024 exam
  • Total number of seats
  • Level of difficulty of question paper
  • Reservation policy
  • Previous year cutoff

How is a rank assigned based on the AP ICET 2024 Score?

The candidates who have secured 25% marks in AP ICET 2024 (50 out of 200) and candidates belonging to the category of SC and ST to whom qualifying marks have not been prescribed, shall be assigned rank in the order of the merit based on marks obtained in AP ICET exam.

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Q:   How can I apply for Andhra Pradesh ICET result re-evaluation?
A: 

APICET 2025 results will be announced likely today in online mode. Only candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to download their scorecard online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. For re-evaluation of the Andhra Pradesh ICET result, or to report any kind of discrepancy, candidates must have contacted the officials. For re-evaluation of the result, candidates must submit an application form and pay INR 1,000 for the process. Candidates can contact at the helpdesk of Andhra Pradesh ICET helpdeskapicet2025@gmail. Com or conatct at 9000977657 from 10 am to 5 pm.

Q:   What are the documents required for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling?
A: 

AP ICET counselling registration 2025 will commence online on July 10. Candidates ranking from first to last can register for AP ICET counselling. Prior to registration process, candidates must have ensured to keep the following documents ready:

  • Andhra Pradesh ICET Hall Ticket
  • APICET Rank Card
  • Transfer Certificate (T. C)
  • Degree Marks Memos/consolidated marks memo
  • Degree Provisional Certificate 6. Intermediate Marks Memo/Diploma Marks memo
  • SSC Certificate or equivalent Marks memo
  • Study Certificates from Class IX to Degree
  • Residence Certificate (incase where candidate has no institutionalize education) in respect of Private candidates of Andhra Pradesh state.
  • Residence Certificate of either of the parent in Andhra Pradesh for 10 years excluding the period of employment outside Andhra Pradesh from the competent authority in respect to f Non-Local Candidates.
  • The latest valid Income Certificate or Ration Card issued by the competent authority containing the name of the candidate
  • Caste Certificate issued by competent authority in respect to SC/ST/BC
  • Economically weaker section (EWS)certificate if applicable 14. Local status Certificate if applicable I. e. , a candidate who migrates to any part of the state of Andhra Pradesh from the state of Telangana within a period of Seven years from the 2nd day of June, 2015 shall be regarded as the local candidate in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
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AP ICET 2025 Merit List- Tie Breaking

In case more than one student scores the same marks in AP ICET 2025, the tie will be resolved as per the below-mentioned criteria:

  • By considering the marks scored in Section-A
  • If the tie persists, marks obtained by a student in Section B will be taken into consideration.
  • If the tie persists, the tie will be resolved by taking the age of the candidate into account and giving the older candidate Priority

Note- Rank obtained in AP ICET 2025 will only be valid for the academic year 2025-25.

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Q:   Will APICET normalization change my actual marks?
A: 

After APICET normalization, candidate's final marks may be a bit different from their raw score (the score they got by counting correct answers directly). The Andhra Pradesh ICET final normalized marks of the candidate will be considered for preparing the merit list and assigning them rank.

Q:   If two students get the same marks, how is the tie resolved in APICET exam?
A: 

If two or more students score the same marks in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam, the rank will be decided in the following order:

  • Candidate with higher marks in Section-A will get a upper rank.
  • If it's still the same, the candidate with higher marks in Section-B will be preferred.
  • If there's still a tie, the older candidate (by age) will be ranked higher.
Q:   What is the Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process and why is it needed?
A: 

AP ICET 2025 will be conducted in multiple sessions with different sets of question papers in both shifts. To make sure that no candidate gets an advantage or disadvantage because of the difficulty level of their shift, a process called normalization is used. AP ICET normalisation process adjusts scores to a common scale (like CAT and JEE) so that marks are fair for everyone across all sessions.

Q:   When will be the APICET results announced?
A: 

Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 results has been announced on May 20. The results are released on the official website of AP ICET. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to check their scores at cets. Aspche. Andhra Pradesh. Gov. In. The APICET scorecard mentions the details such as: candidate details, exam details, section-wise marks, overall marks and rank obtained. During the AP ICET counselling process, on the basis of the rank obtained candidates will be allotted the institute in the state of Andhra Pradesh for admission to MBA or MCA programme. Candidates from first to last rank will be eligible to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling process.

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AP ICET Exam Statistics 2025

AP ICET exam statistics have been updated in the table below: 

Features

2023

2024

2025

Number of candidates who applied for AP ICET

49,162

48,828

37,572

Number of candidates who appeared for AP ICET

44,343

44,446

34,131

Number of candidates qualified in AP ICET

37,326

42,984

TBA

Percentage of students qualified

84.14%

91.05%

TBA

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Q:   Which are the top colleges accepting APICET exam score?
A: 
Top colleges in Andhra Pradesh accepting Andhra Pradesh ICET scores are: 1. Acharya Nagarjuna University College 2. Andhra University Colleges Of Arts And Commerce 3. Dr B R Ambedkar University 4. Sri Krishnadevaraya University 5. Yogi Vemana University 6. Vikrama Simhapuri University 7. Dr.Abdul Haq Urdu University 8. Krishna University 9. Adikavi Nannaya University Campus 10. Adikavi Nannaya Univ College of Arts & Commerce 11. Adikavi Nannaya University Campus 12. Rayalaseema University 13. S V U College Of Commerce Manegement and Computer Science Check the complete list of top colleges here- https://www.shiksha.com/mba/colleges/mba-colleges-accepting-icet-andhra-pradesh.
Q:   What's the last rank for free admission through apicet?
A: 
APICET (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test) is conducted for admission into MBA and MCA courses in colleges of Andhra Pradesh. The last rank for free admission through APICET varies from year to year, depending on various factors such as the number of seats available, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of candidates who appeared for the exam. So it's difficult to say last rank.

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Yes, candidates with 40% can apply for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 counselling. As per Andhra Pradesh ICET qualifying  criteria, candidates scoring a minimum of 25% marks in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will be eligible for ranking and can apply for counselling process online.

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 Yes, MBA colleges in Vijayawada accept students on the basis of the APICET exam and counseling. The table below mentions some details about APICET dates, schedule, and syllabus.

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